No. 906

Luke McShane
issue 04 July 2026

Black to play. Carlsen-Erigaisi, World Rapid Team Championship, Hong Kong 2026. Erigaisi’s next move prompted Carlsen to resign. What did he play? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 6 July. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucher for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address and allow six weeks for prize delivery.

Last week’s solution 1…Rd4+! 2 Kc1 Re4! threatens Re1# so the bishop drops. Or 2 Ke2 Re4+ is similar.

Last week’s winner Geoff Weekes, Bath

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